Rainwater Harvesting Program
Rainwater harvesting systems offer significant benefits, from conserving water resources to improving local ecosystems, yet their initial costs can be a barrier for limited-income families.
Recognizing the importance of equitable access to sustainable practices, Tucson Water’s rebate program provides essential support to ensure that rainwater harvesting is an attainable option for low-income households. Our program offers grants and zero-interest loans that empower families to invest in these systems while benefiting from Tucson Water’s rebate. This allows households to manage costs effectively, ensuring that all community members can participate in environmentally sustainable practices.
Qualifying participants can receive both passive and active systems, contributing to local resilience and sustainability. Households can earn a rebate of $1/gallon for active systems and $1.50/gallon for passive systems, provided the system is sized to capture at least one inch of rainwater from the catchment area. Even if a system is not large enough to capture the full rainfall, participants will still receive $0.50/gallon for all system features, ensuring that every contribution is valued.
Learn more about SERI’s program process below and join us in creating a more equitable and sustainable Tucson.
Financial assistance:
- If your total household income is equal to less than the 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FLP), you qualify for a grant of up to $1,000.
- If your total household income is greater than 100% of the FPL but less than or equal to 200% FPL, you qualify for a grant of up to $750.
- $2,000 loans are available to all households that meet the requirements for our program.
- All loans are 0-interest.
- A payment plan of up to 12-months is available.
- Down payments for loans are required of $20.00 or 10% of its value (the higher amount will be applied).
Do you qualify?
- Tucson Water residential customer and account in good standing
- Attend a rainwater harvesting online workshop
- Total household income is equal to or less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
- Homeowner of a single-family dwelling
- Renter of a single-family dwelling (with signed letter of agreement from landlord)
- Property taxes paid
- Current with any prior loans from SERI
Qualification documents:
- Recent Tucson Water Bill
- Income documents for everyone in the household such as social security letter, tax return, check stubs, W2 form, unemployment letter, bank statement etc.
Steps of the Program
Attend a Workshop
Rainwater Harvesting Online Workshop – English
Rainwater Harvesting
- Online
- Free
Rainwater harvesting helps cool urban temperatures, reduce street flooding and is best used for irrigation. The water collected can be for your trees, plants and garden. During this workshop come learn about residential rainwater harvesting. Learn about passive and active systems including design considerations, planning your project, best practices, maintenance, and more. The second half of the workshop you will receive information on Tucson Water’s Rebate and SERI’s Limited-Income Loan and Grant Program including what you will receive by participating, requirements to participate and how to apply. To register please contact leslie.pilli@seriaz.org or (520) 308-9519. Attending this workshop meets one of the requirements for the City of Tucson’s rainwater harvesting rebate ONLY for SERI clients and is not open to the public. This workshop is in English and about 1.5 hours long.
Rainwater Harvesting Online Workshop – English
Rainwater Harvesting
- Online
- Free
Rainwater harvesting helps cool urban temperatures, reduce street flooding and is best used for irrigation. The water collected can be for your trees, plants and garden. During this workshop come learn about residential rainwater harvesting. Learn about passive and active systems including design considerations, planning your project, best practices, maintenance, and more. The second half of the workshop you will receive information on Tucson Water’s Rebate and SERI’s Limited-Income Loan and Grant Program including what you will receive by participating, requirements to participate and how to apply. To register please contact leslie.pilli@seriaz.org or (520) 308-9519. Attending this workshop meets one of the requirements for the City of Tucson’s rainwater harvesting rebate ONLY for SERI clients and is not open to the public. This workshop is in English and about 1.5 hours long.
Rainwater Harvesting Online Workshop – English
Rainwater Harvesting
- Online
- Free
Rainwater harvesting helps cool urban temperatures, reduce street flooding and is best used for irrigation. The water collected can be for your trees, plants and garden. During this workshop come learn about residential rainwater harvesting. Learn about passive and active systems including design considerations, planning your project, best practices, maintenance, and more. The second half of the workshop you will receive information on Tucson Water’s Rebate and SERI’s Limited-Income Loan and Grant Program including what you will receive by participating, requirements to participate and how to apply. To register please contact leslie.pilli@seriaz.org or (520) 308-9519. Attending this workshop meets one of the requirements for the City of Tucson’s rainwater harvesting rebate ONLY for SERI clients and is not open to the public. This workshop is in English and about 1.5 hours long.
To request more information contact us today at seri@seriaz.org or (520) 321-9488.
Or you can fill out our program request form HERE and we will be in touch with you soon.